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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 204.44 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 204.44 and 72.11 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 204.44 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/204.44 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 204.44 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 14,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741.81/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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